DEtangled Threads

09/23/2026

Y'all can thank my ADHD impulsive shopping and Joann closing last year for this stash. Vinted hasn't helped either . I'm still mostly on a yarn buying ban unless it has a specific project purpose. Having this space where I can see it all has helped me dramatically making it easier to be inspired and to get through my stash. I mean it could be worse 🤷🏾‍♀️

09/22/2026

What small functional items do you want to see available from me? Bonus if they are bookish things. For example, here's a e-reader sleeve/case I made recently

09/21/2026

A slower peek at my table for the Farewell to Summer Festival in Emmaus this past weekend with Affiliated Chambers of the Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce . We had perfect weather and such great neighbors. The best surprise of all was someone scooping up my giant mushroom guy. I couldn't believe it when she said she was taking him home. I did get one last hug and asked for this last pic of him but now it's time to work on another big item.

Catch me at the West End Block Party next weekend from The West End Alliance near the Civic Theater in West End Allentown on Saturday, 9/26 12-5 PM!



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09/20/2026

I had such an awesome day today at the Farewell to Summer Festival in Emmaus! It was great to be back for the 3rd year in a row! This event is always so fun filled and has great music. The balloon artist was also making really cool ones for the kids.

Thank you so so very much to all my customers today new and old and especially to the person who took home my giant mushroom. I made him literally a year ago today and only made him available for purchase at my last event after so many asked. I can't believe I was emotional about him going home with someone else 😭 I did get one last hug.

Also today I had the best neighbors with Valley Stone Jewelry Co. and Park Secret

Thank you Affiliated Chambers of the Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, especially Hayden’s Confections | Lehigh Valley Sugar Cookie Entrepreneur , for such an awesome community event. Your attention to detail and organization doesn't go unnoticed.



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09/17/2026

Just a few of the friends I'll be bringing to my next couple of events!

9/19 Farewell to Summer Emmaus Triangle 11-3
9/26 West End Block Party Allentown 12-5 (event goes longer but that's how long I'll be there)

Come enjoy the festivities and visit me!

Pattern designers tagged in each photo.



🏷️Tags: crochet, crocheting, plushies, crochet plushies, crocheting plushies, small business, cute plushies, crochet stuffies, crochet gifts, gift ideas, plush toys, crochet gifts, Pennsylvania, Lehigh Valley, what i crocheted, handmade, 2026, fall vibes, autumn, sweater weather, festivals

09/15/2026

Bring the kiddos to celebrate a great place!!

Jay’s Local is turning 7 and we’re celebrating with a BIG Story Time! 📚🎉

Join us Monday, October 12 from 10am–12pm at the Civic Theatre of Allentown for a special anniversary event filled with family fun, community, and some of your favorite local readers and characters.

✨ FREE EVENT
📍 Civic Theatre of Allentown
🗓 Monday, October 12 | 10am–12pm
📝 Please register at jayslocal.com/events

We can’t wait to celebrate 7 years of Jay’s Local with you! ❤️

09/13/2026

Have you ever seen a cute zombie? I've got one for you from testing the spooky babies pattern from 🌺 Van 🌺 There's even a Frankenstein one too. I loved testing him especially because of how different you can make the details on each one. The pattern is available now!

09/09/2026

Since I'm mostly caught up with market prep, outside of just a couple random things, I'm back to working on personal projects. That includes this purse for which I bought the raffia "yarn" made from wood pulp over two years ago from The Knitter's Edge . I loved the design but was intimidated by the material. I am falling in love with both the look and the material!